Have you finished reading Chapter Eleven of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone? Well then, you’re ready for this Chapter Challenge! How many house points can you collect? And can you complete your secret quest?

Welcome to your eleventh Chapter Challenge! If you need a reminder of Chapter Eleven, you can watch David Tennant, with David Beckham, reading 'Quidditch' any time you like here.

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Write down your favourite moment from Harry’s first Quidditch match. Why have you chosen that particular part? It doesn’t have to be on the pitch — it could be a line from Lee Jordan’s commentary!

This mini-challenge is worth 1 house point.

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Draw a picture of Hermione’s jam jar filled with blue flames.

This mini-challenge is worth 1 house point.

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Answer this question and get a clue about the next chapter. What do many people around the world celebrate on the 25th December?

This mini-challenge is worth 1 house point.

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Write about yourself: Hagrid tells Harry, Ron and Hermione that they should stop meddling. What would you do in the same situation? Would you give up? Or would you keep trying to solve the mystery of what Fluffy is guarding?

This mini-challenge is worth 1 house point.

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Prediction time! Why do you think Professor Snape is limping?

This mini-challenge is worth 1 house point.

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Time to be a sport reporter: Write a match report for Harry’s first Quidditch match. Who played well? Who played badly? And who was your player of the match?

This mini-challenge is worth 2 house points.

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Secret quest: Your secret quest for this chapter is to tell everyone in your household how excited you are about the upcoming Slytherin versus Gryffindor match. Ask them which team they will be supporting. Ask someone what they think the final score will be. If you don’t laugh whilst carrying out the quest, you win!

This mini-challenge is worth 3 house points.

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Quiz time: If this secret quest isn’t for you, you can collect the same number of house points if you answer every question correctly in our Chapter Eleven Quiz here...

Did you complete this Chapter Challenge? How many house points did you collect of the possible 10? Have you put all your pieces of paper in the hourglass so you don’t lose count? When a reading of Chapter Twelve becomes available, there’ll be another challenge waiting for you!

Still need to find out which Hogwarts house you belong in? Here’s a link to the Sorting Ceremony on our website. Or download the Wizarding World app to find out your house whilst wearing the Sorting Hat! You’ll need an adult to help you register.

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